Testing a drug-coated stent for leg artery blockages
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special “drug-eluting” stent placed in a leg artery works safely and improves blood flow for people with peripheral artery disease. It may help reduce re-narrowing and improve walking, depending on your blockage details and overall health.
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Who can take part
- You are 18–80 years old and can join the study by choice
- You have peripheral artery disease in your leg (blockages in the SFA or PPA area)
- Your symptoms match a Rutherford score of 2 to 5
- Your blockage fits specific imaging limits (length, narrowing level, and vessel size)
- Your arteries below the knee can supply blood to the foot (meeting the runoff requirements)
- You must be able to take key medicines and follow all follow-up visits
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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